Imaginary Friend(2012)
Imaginary Friend Synopsis
During her traumatic childhood with an abusive father, Emma relied on an imaginary friend for strength. She is now an artist struggling with mental illness living with her apparently loving husband, Brad. But when Emma's imaginary friend starts reappearing, she knows she's losing her grip. Desperate to save her marriage and show Brad she is in control, Emma takes drastic measures to free herself of her torment and her imaginary friend.
Imaginary Friend (2012) is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Richard Gabai, released on June 2, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Lacey Chabert, Ethan Embry, Amanda Schull and Paul Sorvino. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Gabai
- Writers:
- Christine Gauthier, Brian D. Young
- Producers:
- John Constantine , Michael Amato, Richard Gabai
- Cinematographer:
- Scott Peck
- Production:
- 180 Degrees, Braeburn Entertainment, Check Entertainment, FishCorb Films, Scatena & Rosner Films, Lifetime
- Status:
- Released
Imaginary Friend (2012) Trailer
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Imaginary Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lacey Chabert
as Emma
Ethan Embry
as Brad
Amanda Schull
as Brittany
Paul Sorvino
as Jonathan
Jacob Young
as Dr. Kent
Marc McClure
as Dr. McQueen
Angeline-Rose Troy
as Molly
Ted McGinley
as Officer Cameron
- Kayla Madison
Kayla Madison
as Young Emma
Mila Brener
as Young Brittany
Heather Tom
as Grace
Sam Page
as Robert
Key crew
Directed by Richard Gabai, written by Christine Gauthier and Brian D. Young, produced by John Constantine , Michael Amato and Richard Gabai.
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Imaginary Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 42 ratings.
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Imaginary Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Imaginary Friend online?
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Imaginary Friend (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Imaginary Friend?
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The main cast of Imaginary Friend (2012) includes Lacey Chabert, Ethan Embry, Amanda Schull, Paul Sorvino and Jacob Young. The film was directed by Richard Gabai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Imaginary Friend released?
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Imaginary Friend was released on June 2, 2012 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Imaginary Friend worth watching?
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Imaginary Friend (2012) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Imaginary Friend?
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Yes. The official Imaginary Friend trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.